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The Many Faces of Mechanical Design: How SolidWorks Powers Modern Engineering Across Australia

At Hamilton By Design, we see the same pattern every day across mining, heavy industry, manufacturing, and complex brownfield environments: the quality of engineering outcomes depends directly on the quality of the models driving them. And when it comes to mechanical design, SolidWorks remains one of the most capable and versatile platforms on the planet.

From dragline components to sheet metal enclosures, from pressure vessel upgrades to bespoke robotics, SolidWorks enables engineers to turn ideas into precise, fabrication-ready models that reduce rework, eliminate uncertainty, and accelerate project delivery.

Below, we explore the full spectrum of mechanical design disciplines where SolidWorks excels — and how Hamilton By Design uses this capability to deliver accurate, reliable, engineering-grade outcomes across Australia.


Why SolidWorks Remains the Backbone of Mechanical Design

SolidWorks brings together parametric modelling, simulation, large assembly performance, surfacing, sheet metal tools, weldments, routing and visualisation under a single environment. The result is powerful:

✔ Engineering that is data-driven
✔ Models that are precise and fabrication-ready
✔ Assemblies that reflect true site conditions
✔ Designs that respond intelligently to changes
✔ Drawings that follow Australian Standards
✔ Seamless integration with LiDAR-based as-builts

When paired with Hamilton By Design’s LiDAR scanning workflows, SolidWorks becomes an engine for delivering zero-guesswork mechanical design.


Mechanical Design Disciplines Perfectly Suited to SolidWorks Modelling

SolidWorks supports a huge range of engineering tasks. Below is a deep dive into the disciplines where Hamilton By Design deploys it every day.


1. Machine Design: Precision for Moving Systems

SolidWorks is a natural fit for mechanical equipment upgrades and R&D design work, including:

  • Gearboxes, shafts, keys, couplings
  • Linear motion systems and actuators
  • Mechanical linkages, cams and levers
  • Robotic mechanisms
  • Safety guards, enclosures and subframes
  • Automation concept development

Whether we’re modelling a drive assembly for a conveyor or designing a new piece of automated equipment, SolidWorks gives us full control over the mechanics, kinematics, clearances and manufacturability.


2. Structural Mechanical Design: Frames, Platforms & Fabrication

Mining and industrial plants rely heavily on welded structures and access systems. SolidWorks weldments excel at:

  • Platforms, walkways and stair systems
  • Equipment bases, skids and structural frames
  • Gantries, monorails and supports
  • Pipe supports and brackets
  • Structural reinforcements and upgrade scopes

Built-in cut lists, profile libraries and FEA ensure every frame is practical, safe and fabrication-ready.


3. Pressure Vessels, Tanks & Piping Systems

SolidWorks is an ideal tool for pressure-bound components and interconnected plant systems:

  • Tanks, vessels, bins and hoppers
  • Nozzles, flanges, stiffeners and ladders
  • Pipe routing and spooled sections
  • Chute systems, transitions and flow paths
  • Wear liners and maintenance-friendly redesigns

With stress linearisation, buckling analysis and accurate geometry import from LiDAR scans, we ensure designs meet engineering intent and fit up perfectly on site.


4. Sheet Metal: From Light Fabrication to Industrial Ducting

SolidWorks is the industry standard for sheet metal components:

  • Ducting and HVAC transitions
  • Guards, housings and folded enclosures
  • Electrical cabinets
  • Chute panels
  • Laser-cut and folded brackets

Automatic flat patterns and K-factor control mean fewer mistakes at the plasma/laser cutters and more predictable outcomes for fabricators.


5. Heavy Industry & Mining Equipment Modelling

Hamilton By Design’s roots in mining and heavy industry make SolidWorks invaluable for:

  • Conveyor components and guarding
  • Diverter chutes, hoppers and flow-optimised transitions
  • Bucket-wheel reclaimer parts
  • Crusher and screen upgrades
  • Dragline component modelling
  • Structural deformation/realignment scopes

Combined with LiDAR scanning, SolidWorks becomes the tool that eliminates shutdown fit-up problems.


6. Product Design & Industrial Design

SolidWorks’ surfacing and parametric tools are ideal for:

  • Consumer products
  • Power tools and ergonomic items
  • Injection-moulded components
  • Kitchen or appliance prototypes
  • Concept development for early-stage R&D

It supports rapid iterations, rendering, and export for 3D printing.


7. Robotics & Automation Systems

With the rise of automated processing and Industry 4.0, SolidWorks continues to shine in:

  • End effectors
  • Robotic arms and actuators
  • Kinematic studies
  • Sensor housings
  • Concept layouts for automated cells

We frequently pair this with our LiDAR models of existing plants to create automation solutions that genuinely fit the space.


8. Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures

Fabrication and machining rely on accurate tooling, and SolidWorks helps us design:

  • Welding jigs
  • Machining fixtures
  • Assembly tooling
  • Positioning and inspection gauges
  • Drill guides and alignment tooling

Parametric updates make future modifications simple and consistent.


9. Material Handling Systems

Across mining, ports, agriculture and waste facilities, SolidWorks supports:

  • Conveyor layouts
  • Screw and chain conveyors
  • Transfer chute redesigns
  • Feeders, bins and flow systems
  • Skids and support structures

We routinely pair mechanical redesign with simulation, checking wear patterns, stresses and clearances.


10. Reverse Engineering & As-Built Modelling from LiDAR

This is where Hamilton By Design leads the industry.

We scan sites with millimetre-level LiDAR, then rebuild clean parametric models in SolidWorks for:

  • Brownfield upgrades
  • Fit-up verification
  • Clash detection
  • Replacements and like-for-like manufacturing
  • Structural deformation assessments
  • Shutdown planning

It is the combination of LiDAR + engineering + SolidWorks that gives clients complete confidence in their next project.


How Clients Benefit from SolidWorks-Driven Mechanical Design

✔ Reduced rework

✔ Faster shutdown upgrades

✔ Accurate manufacturing drawings

✔ Better communication between engineers, fabricators and site teams

✔ Safer and more predictable installations

✔ Clear, simulation-backed decision-making

From CHPPs to ports, from power stations to manufacturing plants, SolidWorks modelling allows Hamilton By Design to deliver engineering outcomes you can trust.


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We support clients across:

  • NSW (Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, Hunter Valley)
  • QLD (Bowen Basin, Surat Basin, Mount Isa)
  • WA (Perth, Pilbara)
  • SA, VIC and regional Australia

If your next project needs mechanical accuracy, design certainty or LiDAR-integrated engineering, our team is ready to support you.

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SolidWorks FEA Simulation

SolidWorks FEA Simulation

At Hamilton By Design, we use SolidWorks Simulation FEA to help mining, manufacturing, power generation and industrial clients make better decisions before anything is cut, welded or installed.

Whether you’re upgrading a chute, checking a pressure vessel, or validating a complex brownfield retrofit, our team can simulate real-world loads, temperatures and constraints so you know how your design will behave in service.


Why use SolidWorks FEA with Hamilton By Design?

  • Mechanical engineers with real site experience – CHPPs, conveyors, reclaimers, pressure vessels, structures and plant equipment.
  • Seamless link to 3D CAD – we model in SolidWorks, analyse in SolidWorks Simulation, then deliver fabrication-ready drawings.
  • Engineering-grade results – correct boundary conditions, meshing control and code-aligned assessment where required.
  • Clear reports for decision-makers – not just stress plots, but explanations, factors of safety and practical recommendations.

Our SolidWorks FEA Capabilities

We offer a broad range of analysis types, from straightforward linear static checks through to advanced contact, thermal and fatigue studies.

1. Linear Static & Structural Integrity

For components and assemblies under static loading:

  • Linear Static (parts and assemblies)
  • Linear Static – multi-body assemblies
  • Beam and Shell element models for frames, platforms, platework and tanks
  • Static Stress (parts)
  • Static Stress (assemblies)
  • Contacts and contact sets (bonded, no-penetration, friction etc.)
  • Large displacement behaviour for flexible or slender structures

Typical use cases:

  • Platforms, walkways, supports, frames
  • Brackets, bases, machine frames and guarding
  • Brownfield modifications and tie-ins

2. Modal, Frequency & Buckling Analysis

Understanding how structures respond to vibration and instability:

  • Frequency / Modal analysis
  • Modal / Frequency analysis (eigenfrequencies and mode shapes)
  • Buckling Analysis (eigenvalue / linear buckling)
  • Modal / Buckling studies for slender structures

Typical use cases:

  • Avoiding resonance in platforms, ducts, chutes and pipework
  • Screening structures against equipment running speeds
  • Checking risk of buckling under compressive loads

3. Thermal Analysis (Steady & Transient)

Thermal loading can be just as critical as mechanical loading. We perform:

  • Steady State Thermal analysis
  • Transient Thermal analysis
  • Coupled thermal–stress workflows (temperature → stress)

Typical use cases:

  • Hot chutes, ducts, kilns and enclosures
  • Equipment in high-temperature environments
  • Evaluating thermal gradients prior to stress assessment

4. Fatigue & Life Estimation

Assessing how long components are likely to last under cyclic loading:

  • Fatigue analysis using Stress-Life (SN curves)
  • Fatigue Analysis / Fatigue (SN Curves)
  • Fatigue – Stress-Life (SN curves) for variable loading conditions

Typical use cases:

  • High-cycle fatigue in vibrating plant and supports
  • Welded details on chutes, frames and platforms
  • Repeated loading on mechanical components

5. Drop Test & Impact-Type Events

Where equipment may be dropped, impacted or experience short-duration loads:

  • Drop Test simulations (rigid and flexible bodies)
  • Drop Test (explicit-like method within SolidWorks Simulation)

Typical use cases:

  • Handling frames, lifting devices, skids
  • Enclosures, housings and protective covers
  • Equipment subject to accidental drop or impact

6. Pressure Vessel & Stress Linearisation

We support pressure vessels and pressurised equipment with:

  • Pressure Vessel evaluation
  • Pressure Vessel / Stress Linearization for membrane and bending stress extraction
  • Assessment against design criteria (in conjunction with relevant codes/standards as required)

Typical use cases:

  • Tanks, vessels, pipework branches and nozzles
  • Pressure retaining components in process plants

7. Topology Optimisation & Design Refinement

For weight reduction and concept development:

  • Topology Optimisation for parts and sub-assemblies
  • Using optimisation results to drive manufacturable designs in SolidWorks

Typical use cases:

  • Lightweight brackets and frames
  • Concept development where weight, stiffness or cost must be balanced

8. Motion & Load Extraction

Understanding motion and using it to drive realistic FEA loads:

  • Time-based Motion studies
  • Load extraction from motion into FEA (reaction forces, accelerations, etc.)

Typical use cases:

  • Mechanisms with moving arms, linkages or tooling
  • Equipment where dynamic loads dominate over static loads

9. Advanced Contacts, Meshing & Convergence

Robust results rely on correct discretisation and contact definition. We provide:

  • Advanced Contacts (nonlinear contact behaviour, friction, separation)
  • Advanced meshing strategies for complex geometry
  • Local mesh refinement around welds, holes, notches and stress raisers
  • Mesh convergence checks for confidence in results

Reporting & Engineering Documentation

Every simulation is backed by clear, traceable documentation, including:

  • Description of the model, loads, boundary conditions and assumptions
  • Material properties and factors of safety used
  • Key plots: stress, displacement, factor of safety, temperature, modes, buckling shapes etc.
  • Fatigue life estimates where applicable
  • Mesh screenshots and convergence discussion
  • Practical engineering recommendations (e.g. increase plate thickness, add stiffeners, adjust weld details).

These reports can be issued in PDF format for internal review, client submissions or integration into your broader design dossier.


How We Work With You

  1. Define the problem – loads, constraints, operating conditions and success criteria.
  2. Build or import the CAD model – we model in SolidWorks or clean up your existing geometry.
  3. Set up the study – select the appropriate FEA type, materials, contacts and mesh.
  4. Run and refine – iterate as needed to achieve stable, converged results.
  5. Recommend improvements – we help you interpret the results and adjust the design.
  6. Deliver documentation – final models, plots and reports ready for approval or fabrication.

Discuss Your Next SolidWorks FEA Project

If you need confidence that your design will perform as intended – whether it’s a small bracket or a critical plant upgrade – our team can help.

Hamilton By Design combines SolidWorks FEA simulation with practical engineering and fabrication understanding to de-risk projects across mining, heavy industry, power generation and manufacturing.

Get in touch to discuss your next project, share a model, or explore whether FEA can help you solve a specific problem before it becomes a shutdown headache.


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Precision CAD for Mining, Manufacturing, Construction & Industrial Projects Across Australia


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SolidWorks is at the heart of modern engineering design — and at Hamilton By Design, it forms the foundation of our entire digital engineering workflow. We use SolidWorks to transform field data, LiDAR scans, sketches and engineering intent into accurate, fabrication-ready models and drawings that fit first time on site.

From mining wash plants and conveyors to custom machinery, structural steel and plant upgrades, our SolidWorks capability supports projects across heavy industry, manufacturing, power stations and construction sectors throughout Australia.


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Why SolidWorks?

SolidWorks is one of the world’s leading parametric 3D CAD platforms. It allows designers, drafters, engineers and fabricators to work collaboratively inside a powerful modelling environment that supports precision, automation and engineering validation.

Using SolidWorks, we can deliver:

  • Fully parametric 3D models
  • Intelligent assemblies with clear structure
  • Accurate fabrication, machining and general arrangement drawings
  • DXFs for laser/plasma cutting
  • BOMs and part numbering systems
  • Clash checking and motion studies
  • Engineering simulation (FEA) when required

Whether you’re designing new equipment or upgrading existing infrastructure, SolidWorks ensures accuracy, repeatability and seamless integration with real-world fabrication workflows.


Our SolidWorks Services

Hamilton By Design offers a complete suite of SolidWorks engineering and drafting services, including:

3D Parametric Modelling

  • Mechanical components and assemblies
  • Structural steel frames, walkways and supports
  • Chutes, tanks, hoppers, piping and mechanical equipment
  • Models built from LiDAR point clouds, sketches or legacy drawings
  • Configurable models for product variations

2D Drafting & Detailed Drawing Production

  • Fabrication drawings with weld symbols, material specs and tolerances
  • Machining drawings with hole tables, GD&T and section details
  • Assembly drawings with exploded views and Bills of Materials
  • General arrangement (GA) drawings for installation and site coordination

As-Built Modelling & Revision Updates

  • Laser scan–based as-built modelling for accuracy within ±1–3 mm
  • Updating outdated or incomplete drawing sets
  • Reverse-engineering legacy equipment and parts
  • Incorporating site mark-ups and supervisor feedback

Design for Manufacture & Installation (DFM/DFI)

  • Models and drawings structured around efficient workshop fabrication
  • Logical transport splits and lifting points (as directed by engineers)
  • Identifying potential installation conflicts before fabrication
  • Seamless coordination with boilermakers, machinists and installers

Simulation & Engineering Validation (FEA)

When required for engineering refinement, we can integrate:

  • Static FEA
  • Weld analysis
  • Deflection studies
  • Bolt and connection checks
  • Material optimisation

Industries We Support With SolidWorks

Our SolidWorks services support clients across:

  • Coal wash plants (CHPP), mining and materials handling
  • Hard rock processing plants
  • Steel fabrication and manufacturing
  • Power stations and energy infrastructure
  • Industrial construction and commercial buildings
  • Data centres and modular upgrades
  • Mechanical equipment design, jigs and fixtures

If it’s made, machined, fabricated or installed — SolidWorks helps bring it to life.


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SolidWorks + 3D Laser Scanning = Engineering-Grade Accuracy

One of Hamilton By Design’s strongest capabilities is combining SolidWorks with high-accuracy LiDAR scanning.
This workflow ensures that every model and drawing is aligned with true site conditions — drastically reducing rework, clashes and shutdown costs.

Our workflow:

  1. LiDAR Scan → Point cloud capture
  2. Registration & Cleanup → Precise as-built data
  3. SolidWorks Modelling → Fit-for-purpose geometry built to site reality
  4. FAB Drawings → Ready for plasma cutting, machining and workshop fabrication
  5. Installation Confidence → Fit-first-time outcomes

This workflow is ideal for brownfield upgrades, shutdown preparation, chute replacements, platforms and mechanical modifications.


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Why Choose Hamilton By Design for SolidWorks Work?

We bring the perfect blend of engineering experience, drafting expertise and practical understanding of industrial environments.

You benefit from:

  • Deep experience in mining, industrial and fabrication projects
  • Models and drawings that are clean, organised and easy for your team to work with
  • A site-aware mindset — considering lifting, access, installation and maintenance
  • Fast turnaround when deadlines, shutdowns and fabrication schedules matter
  • Flexible engagement — project-by-project, hourly or ongoing drafting support
  • Direct communication with a mechanical engineer, not just a CAD operator

Our aim is not just to draw — but to partner with you to deliver better engineering outcomes.


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Whether you need additional drafting support, a full engineering drawing package, or a complete as-built model from a laser scan, Hamilton By Design can help.

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Hire SolidWorks Drafter

Bring your concepts, site measurements and hand sketches to life with precise, fabrication-ready SolidWorks models and drawings. Hamilton By Design provides flexible SolidWorks drafting support so you can scale your engineering and detailing capacity without the overhead of another full-time employee.

Whether you’re a fabricator, OEM, consulting engineer, mining operation or builder, you can hire a SolidWorks drafter to step in, pick up your workflow, and deliver accurate drawings that fit first time on site.


Why Hire a SolidWorks Drafter?

Hiring a dedicated SolidWorks drafter gives you:

  • Extra capacity during peak workload – avoid bottlenecks before shutdowns, tenders or tight project deadlines.
  • Accurate 3D models and 2D drawings – reduce rework, clashes and “tape measure surprises” on site.
  • Flexible support – bring us in for a single project, a shutdown, or ongoing drafting support.
  • Reduced overheads – access professional drafting without the cost of recruitment, training and full-time salaries.
  • Integrated support with your engineers and workshop – we understand what supervisors, boilermakers and installers need on a drawing.

SolidWorks Drafting Services We Offer

When you hire a SolidWorks drafter from Hamilton By Design, you gain access to a broad range of CAD and documentation services, including:

3D Modelling

  • Parametric 3D models of mechanical parts and assemblies
  • Modelling from sketches, photos, existing drawings or LiDAR point clouds
  • Complex assemblies with correct mates, motion ranges and clear structure
  • Configurations for variants, sizes and options

2D Drafting & Detailing

  • Fabrication drawings – plates, frames, chutes, supports, tanks, conveyors and access structures
  • Machining drawings – detailed views, tolerances, hole call-outs and machining notes
  • Assembly drawings – exploded views, balloons, BOMs and clear assembly instructions
  • General arrangement (GA) drawings – layout plans, elevations and sections for site coordination

Revision & As-Built Updates

  • Update legacy AutoCAD/SolidWorks drawings into a clean, current model set
  • As-built drawings based on field measurements or 3D laser scans
  • Incorporating mark-ups from site supervisors, inspectors and engineers

Design for Fabrication & Installation

  • Drawings structured around how the workshop actually fabricates
  • Clear weld symbols, material specs and finish requirements
  • Logical transport splits, splice locations and lifting points (as per engineering direction)

Industries We Support

Our SolidWorks drafters work across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Mining & CHPP / wash plants – chutes, conveyors, structures, tanks, access platforms
  • Quarry & hard rock processing – crushers, screens, hoppers, supports
  • Steel fabrication & manufacturing – frames, platforms, pipe supports, custom steelwork
  • Power & utilities – structural and mechanical modifications, platforms, ducting
  • Construction & building services – plant decks, supports, frames, miscellaneous metalwork
  • General engineering – jigs, fixtures, prototypes and custom machinery components

If your project involves metal, structure or machinery, you can hire a SolidWorks drafter who understands both the engineering intent and workshop reality.


How Hiring a SolidWorks Drafter Works

We keep the engagement process simple and transparent:

1. Scope & Inputs

We confirm:

  • What needs to be modelled or drafted
  • Required outputs (3D models, DXFs, fabrication drawings, GA layouts, BOMs, etc.)
  • Standards and templates to follow (your title blocks, layers, revision systems)
  • Deadlines and approval workflows

Inputs can include sketches, existing drawings, site photos, point clouds, standards and vendor data.

2. Drafting & Modelling in SolidWorks

Our drafter:

  • Builds parametric models in SolidWorks
  • Sets up assemblies with logical structure and clear naming
  • Produces drawing sheets with appropriate views, dimensions and notes
  • Checks for clashes, interferences and obvious manufacturing issues

3. Review & Mark-Ups

  • You review PDFs or eDrawings
  • We incorporate your comments, site feedback or engineering mark-ups
  • Revisions are tracked so you have a clean history of changes

4. Final Issue

  • Fabrication-ready PDFs for the workshop
  • Native SolidWorks files for your own engineering team
  • DXFs and other exports as required for plasma/laser cutting or CNC

Why Work With Hamilton By Design?

When you hire a SolidWorks drafter from Hamilton By Design, you’re not just engaging a CAD operator – you’re engaging mechanical engineering support that understands site, fabrication and shutdown pressures.

You’ll benefit from:

  • Real-world engineering experience – extensive work on CHPPs, conveyors, crushers and industrial structures
  • Attention to detail – clear part numbering, logical drawing sets and tidy models that others can easily work with
  • Alignment with your standards – we can adopt your drafting standards or help you develop them
  • Site-aware drafting – we consider access, lifting, installation and maintenance during the detailing stage
  • Integration with 3D laser scanning (if needed) – LiDAR-based as-built models to make sure your new steel actually fits

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Need extra drafting capacity for an upcoming shutdown, tender or fabrication package?

Hamilton By Design can provide SolidWorks drafting support on a project, part-time or ongoing basis.

Get in touch today to discuss your drawings, timelines and preferred way of working, and we’ll tailor a SolidWorks drafter engagement that fits your workload and budget.

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Engineer-Led Digital Engineering, Design & Verification

Hamilton By Design provides engineering-led digital engineering services that combine 3D LiDAR laser scanning, mechanical engineering, structural assessment, 3D CAD modelling, drafting, and verification to support industrial, infrastructure, mining, and commercial projects across Australia.

Our services are designed for brownfield environments, retrofit projects, plant upgrades, and safety-critical assets—where accuracy, constructability, and compliance matter.

This page provides an overview of our core engineering services, with links to detailed service pages.


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High-accuracy, engineering-grade reality capture

We deliver professional 3D LiDAR laser scanning to capture existing site conditions with millimetre-level accuracy. Our scanning services form the foundation for reliable engineering, modelling, and fabrication outcomes.

Typical applications include:

  • Brownfield plant upgrades
  • As-built documentation
  • Clash detection and constructability reviews
  • Retrofit and refurbishment projects

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From scan data to build-ready models

We convert point-cloud data into accurate, intelligent 3D CAD models using SolidWorks and industry-standard workflows. Models are structured to support engineering analysis, drafting, and fabrication.

Deliverables include:

  • Mechanical and structural 3D models
  • Equipment and pipework models
  • GA layouts and coordination models
  • Fabrication-ready assemblies

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Mechanical Engineering & Design

Practical engineering for real-world assets

Hamilton By Design provides mechanical engineering services focused on industrial machinery, materials handling systems, plant equipment, and retrofit solutions.

Our approach balances:

  • Structural integrity
  • Maintainability
  • Safety and compliance
  • Fit-for-purpose fabrication

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & Mechanical Assessment

Engineering verification and risk reduction

We apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs, assess existing structures, and support compliance and life-extension decisions.

Common FEA applications include:

  • Structural capacity checks
  • Fatigue and vibration assessment
  • Impact and load-case evaluation
  • Design optimisation and verification

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SolidWorks FEA Capabilities

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Structural Engineering Support

Assessment, modification, and upgrade of existing structures

Our structural engineering support services focus on existing and modified assets, particularly in brownfield and constrained environments.

Services include:

  • Structural modelling and assessment
  • Connection and support design
  • Equipment load integration
  • Upgrade and strengthening concepts

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Engineering Drafting & Fabrication Drawings

Clear, build-ready documentation

We produce engineering drawings that fabricators and site teams can trust, derived directly from verified 3D models.

Deliverables include:

  • Fabrication drawings
  • Assembly and GA drawings
  • Site installation drawings
  • As-built documentation sets

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Reverse Engineering & As-Built Documentation

Accurate records of existing assets

Hamilton By Design specialises in reverse engineering existing equipment and structures, particularly where legacy drawings are missing or unreliable.

Outputs include:

  • Verified as-built models
  • Updated drawing sets
  • Digital asset records
  • Baseline data for future upgrades

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Digital Engineering & Digital QA

Confidence from scan to construction

Our digital engineering workflows integrate scanning, modelling, analysis, and drafting into a single accountable process, reducing errors and rework.

Benefits include:

  • Improved constructability
  • Reduced site clashes
  • Higher confidence fabrication
  • Better project outcomes

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Industries We Support

Hamilton By Design supports projects across:

  • Mining and minerals processing
  • Power generation and utilities
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Infrastructure and heavy industry
  • Commercial and institutional facilities

Why Hamilton By Design

  • Engineer-led scanning and modelling
  • Single-source accountability
  • Brownfield and retrofit specialists
  • Fabrication-focused outcomes
  • Australian Standards–aligned workflows

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If you’re planning a plant upgrade, retrofit, or need reliable digital engineering support, speak directly with an engineer.

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Mechanical Engineering for Australia’s Mining Sector

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Mechanical Engineering for Australia’s Mining Sector

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Hamilton By Design brings practical mechanical engineering expertise to Australia’s mining industry — designed to help operators, maintenance teams and engineers improve reliability, meet compliance standards, and enhance on-site performance.

Mining operations demand robust mechanical systems that operate safely within tight production windows and regulatory frameworks. Our engineering approach is built on real-world understanding of mining workflows, heavy equipment mechanics and statutory requirements for above-ground and processing environments across Australia. Hamilton By Design Co.

What We Offer for Mining Clients

We deliver mechanical engineering services focused on improving plant uptime, operational safety and asset integrity, including:

  • Design & optimisation of mechanical components such as custom chutes, conveyors, wear liners and process equipment
  • Engineering support for maintenance and refurbishment, ensuring rebuilds and upgrades meet functional and compliance criteria
  • Mechanical risk evaluation and mitigation, with structured recommendations aligned to Australian mining safety standards
  • Asset inspection coordination and detailed reporting, enabling data-informed decisions for repairs or replacements
  • Documentation for fabrication and installation, including CAD models and engineering specifications tailored to site conditions

Our services are structured to support mining businesses at every stage — from early project planning to on-ground solutions that reduce unplanned outages and improve asset performance. Hamilton By Design Co.

Expertise Rooted in Industry Experience

Hamilton By Design’s mechanical engineering team combines practical site experience with advanced tooling such as 3D CAD modelling, laser scanning and engineering analysis. Whether your challenge involves enhancing mechanical reliability or integrating new equipment into an operating facility, our solutions are engineered for safety, precision and longevity. Hamilton By Design Co.

Why Partner With Us

Mining organisations choose Hamilton By Design because we:

  • Understand the specific mechanical demands of mining operations across Australia
  • Deliver compliant, build-ready engineering outcomes aligned with operational targets
  • Use advanced measurement and modelling technologies to reduce rework and site risks
  • Offer responsive engineering support tailored to your production timetable

From initial scoping through to detailed engineering documentation and implementation support, we help mining businesses solve mechanical challenges with effective, practical design solutions

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